Overview
These are the steps for working with zip files using Python scripts. Do not stray from these instructions.
a. If the user wants a zip file:
- •Use the "pack" bash script (you can find it below) to zip up the files or folder.
- •Mint a download link for the zipped file.
- •Return the download link to the user
b. If someone wants to change something inside a zip file:
- •Use the "unpack" bash script (see below!) to unzip the file.
- •Open the files and make the changes you need via the text editor or bash tools
- •When you’re done, use the "pack" bash script again to zip everything back up.
- •Make a new download link to the zipped file.
- •Send the new link to the person.
- •That’s it! Follow the steps one by one.
Unpacking/Extracting Zip Files
Basic Usage
bash
python scripts/unpack.py <path_to_zip_file>
This will extract the zip file contents to a directory named after the zip file (without the .zip extension).
Examples
bash
# Extract archive.zip to ./archive/ python scripts/unpack.py archive.zip # Extract to a specific output directory python scripts/unpack.py archive.zip -o my_output_folder # Extract with absolute path python scripts/unpack.py /path/to/files/data.zip # View help and all options python scripts/unpack.py --help
Options
- •
zip_path(required): Path to the zip file to extract - •
-o,--output: Custom output directory (default: zip filename without extension)
Packing/Creating Zip Files
Basic Usage
bash
python scripts/pack.py <path_to_folder_or_file>
This will create a compressed zip file named after the source (with .zip extension).
Examples
bash
# Zip a folder (creates my_folder.zip) python scripts/pack.py my_folder # Zip a single file (creates document.txt.zip) python scripts/pack.py document.txt # Create zip with custom name python scripts/pack.py my_folder -o archive.zip # Custom name without .zip extension (will be added automatically) python scripts/pack.py my_folder -o archive # Zip with absolute path python scripts/pack.py /path/to/my_folder -o backup.zip # View help and all options python scripts/pack.py --help
Options
- •
source_path(required): Path to the folder or file to zip - •
-o,--output: Custom output zip file name (default: source name + .zip)